Development

The Country Club Plaza remains one of Kansas City's most endearing landmarks.

Country Club Plaza Backers See Silver Lining in Loan Default

A loan default by the owners of the Country Club Plaza has lifted the hopes of Plaza advocates about the future of the venerable shopping district. 

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Mayor Backs Push for a ‘Pedestrianized’ Country Club Plaza

A new group is pushing to covert some Country Club Plaza streets to pedestrian use, the latest expression of concern over the venerable civic landmark.

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13-story 4711 Belleview project rendering.

Port KC Approves $1B in Projects From the River to Waldo

Port KC has approved more than $1 billion in projects stretching from the new KC Current stadium on the the Missouri River to the Country Club Plaza and Waldo.

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City Hall and the Jackson County Courthouse at the center of the downtown Kansas City skyline.

KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax

Kansas City’s auditor has examined the Central City Economic Development sales tax, and made recommendations aimed at improving oversight of the funds.

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Rendering of the KC Current stadium with the downtown skyline in the background.

Port KC Backs Massive Project Near KC Current Stadium

A massive $650 million mixed-use project along Kansas City downtown riverfront has received preliminary support from a Port KC committee.

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Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. when he was named to the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

Royals Stadium Negotiations at Standstill With Jackson County

The Kansas City Royals are frustrated by Jackson County Executive Frank White’s slow response to a “term sheet” for a new downtown ballpark plan sent in June.

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A view of the proposed Lux Living tower at 14th and Wyandotte looking east.

Lux Seeks $34.1M for Tower Next to Power & Light Building

Lux Living is seeking $34.1 million in tax breaks to assist its proposed apartment and hotel tower next to the Power & Light Building in downtown Kansas City.

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The former KCATA transit center

KCATA Pulls Plug on High-Rise, Dissolving Development Agency

The KCATA has dropped an ambitious high-rise proposal at 10th and Main streets and is dissolving its transit-oriented development arm, RideKC Development Corp.

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The exterior of the Attucks School today.

Major Art Center Opening Soon Near 18th and Vine

The Zhou B. Art Center is expected to open later this year, repurposing a former segregated public school into a creative hub in the 18th and Vine District.

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A city-owned parking lot near 18th and Vine.

More Apartments Coming Near 18th and Vine

Grayson Capital has proposed building a 195-unit apartment project on a city-owned parking lot near 18th and Vine. The project includes a small retail building.

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